Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel, Salvador

Name: Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel
Address: Largo do Carmo s/n, Salvador, 40301-400, Brazil
Telephone: (71) 3242-0182

#37 among attractions in Salvador

Baroque architecture, Church

Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel

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Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel, Salvador

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The Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. It is located adjacent to the Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Work on the church began in 1644. It was destroyed by fire in 1788 and subsequently rebuilt. The church is a large complex consisting of a nave, chancel, choir, corridors, tribunes, meeting rooms, and a sacristy. The interior was richly decorated in the 18th century; the painting of the ceiling of the nave is the first major work by José Teófilo de Jesus. The Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel was listed as a historic structure by National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1938 and is part of the Historic Center of Salvador UNESCO World Heritage Site. ()

Local name: Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo Completed: 1855 (169 years ago)Architectural style: Baroque, Neoclassicism, RococoCoordinates: 12°58'9"S, 38°30'26"W

Address

Largo do Carmo s/nCentro (Santo Antônio)Salvador 40301-400 Brazil

Contact

(71) 3242-0182

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Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel?

Nearby attractions include Casa Pia and College of the Orphans of Saint Joachim, Salvador (1 min walk), Pestana Convento do Carmo, Salvador (2 min walk), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Homens Pretos, Salvador (4 min walk), Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado, Salvador (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Third Order of Mount Carmel:

Bus

Terminal Aquidabã (6 min walk)
Terminal da Barroquinha (19 min walk)

Metro

Campo da Pólvora • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Brotas • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)